Congressman Rodney Alexander
Louisiana's 5th District
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PRESS RELEASES

5/10/2005
Contact: Adam Terry
(202) 225-8490

ALEXANDER ANNOUNCES COMMUNITY FACILITY GRANT FUNDING FOR VILLAGE OF CHATHAM RURAL DEVELOPMENT HAS APPROVED GRANT OF $38,445

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, today announced that the Village of Chatham will receive a Community Facility Grant totaling $38,445.

The grant will be used toward the purchase of a new dump truck for the Village of Chatham.

"This grant will enable the Village of Chatham to serve its residents in a better way," Alexander said. "Our small towns and communities often rely on grants such as this one to help produce a cleaner environment."

According to the USDA, this grant will enable the Village of Chatham to have access to equipment for cleanup activities. This project is in a special emphasis parish located in the Lower Mississippi Delta Development Initiative.

For more information, contact Mayor Herman Lenard at 318-249-2541.

What: A Community Facility Grant totaling $38,445

Who: Village of Chatham

Contact: Village of Chatham Mayor Herman Lenard at 318-249-2541

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